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I am in the process of converting my 69 Camaro 3 speed auto on the tree to a 4 speed car. I currently have my original steering column that is in perfect shape and I also have a donor 4 speed steering column. My goal is to remove my shifter handle and use the collar from the 4 speed column.

Is this possible and is it the best approach. Or should I use the 4 speed column? The 4 speed column is in rough shape compared to my original. I am looking for the most cost effective and productive way to do the conversion.

Also curious what are the major differences between the columns other than the shifter. I have not taken it apart yet, so I am looking to find out which is the best way to go. The original column is in excellent shape like I said. The 4 speed unit will need a full restoration.

Not sure if you are interested, but I have a very decent floor shifter steering column from my 69 that I would be happy to trade you even. Also, if you have the PRNDL from the dash you are going to remove, I would be interested in buying that as well. if you do not want it.

Or you could just knock the pin out of the shifter handle, remove the handle, and use as is....

Thanks Kurt. I thought of that several times, however I like the idea of having a correct appearing steering column for the 4 speed conversion. My column is mint.

Do you think I should bother trying to swap the collar onto my column? I have been reading different opinions on what is involved. Some say it is a simple swap, others say it is much more involved. I started down the swapping path after seeing a video that made it appear very simple.

Removing the column shift collar or any collar will require complete disassembly of the steering column because that's the reverse lock out on manual shift and the heart of the column...It can be a real pain to get apart without causing the saftey plastic that holds the upper and lower sections of the lock out/shift tube together.Might be beat to just replace the column with a floor shift?